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title: "Huddle House Franchise Signs New Agreement in Hartselle, Alabama"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a90964a4-3810-48fe-ba18-b60c232956be
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240813_huddle_house_franchise_signs_new_agreement_in_hartselle_alabama.html
category: "Family dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Family dining"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-08-13T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:01:48.719Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Huddle House Franchise Signs New Agreement in Hartselle, Alabama

**TL;DR:** Huddle House franchise signs a new agreement to open a location in Hartselle, Alabama, owned by local entrepreneur Anthony Ricks. The restaurant is expected to open by the end of the year.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-08-13. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240813_huddle_house_franchise_signs_new_agreement_in_hartselle_alabama.html).*

## Story

The Morgan County area restaurant is slated to open by the end of this year, and will be owned by Anthony Ricks, a local entrepreneur and distinguished member of the Hartselle community. The Hartselle Huddle House is located at 1802 Main St. E. by I-65.

"Huddle House has always been a part of my life growing up. It's a place where family and friends gather, creating lasting memories over great food. The brand's family-oriented nature makes it a true community staple,” said Anthony Ricks, Owner of the Huddle House franchise in Hartselle. “I've dedicated my life to serving others in the military and law enforcement, and I'm thrilled to continue that service through Huddle House. We're passionate about what we do, and we want the community to know how much we care."

Prior to Huddle House, Anthony Ricks served as a police officer for more than 15 years. He also served in the military.

“We are thrilled to welcome Anthony to the Huddle House team. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a passion for serving others and expressed his commitment to making guests feel like family every time they step through the doors of our house,” said Natalie Hansen, Senior Director of Franchise Development with Ascent Hospitality Management. “Anthony is a shining example of the type of franchise partners that we seek. We are looking forward to working with him and bringing Huddle House back to Hartselle.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- Huddle House (company)
- Ascent Hospitality Management (company)
- Natalie Hansen (person)
- Anthony Ricks (person)
- Hartselle (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240813_huddle_house_franchise_signs_new_agreement_in_hartselle_alabama.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a90964a4-3810-48fe-ba18-b60c232956be).